Purchasing Supervisor

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Supervisor of Purchasing to lead a team of buyers and purchasing clerks in sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring materials to support manufacturing development.

You will drive supplier performance, support cost-reduction initiatives, and contribute to long-term supply chain strategies while ensuring compliance and alignment with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industry procurement practices.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end purchasing cycle from requisition to payment.
• Supervise a team of procurement professionals and align with program requirements.
• Ensure timely acquisition of materials to support production schedules.
• Participate in supplier selection, risk assessment, and performance management.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

ERP/MRP systems

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Leadership

Job description

The Supervisor of Purchasing is responsible for overseeing a team of buyers and purchasing clerks engaged in the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of materials, parts components and equipment necessary to support manufacturing development. The Supervisor leads daily purchasing operations, drives supplier performance, supports cost-reduction initiatives, and contributes to long-term supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the entire business cycle, from solicitation, purchase order replacement and confirmation to invoice payment. Coordinates the return and replacement of defective materials with quality assurance and suppliers. Ensures timely conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase orders/contracts. Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts. Ensures that all customer flow downs and certification requirements are captioned in purchasing. May negotiate major contracts involving large dollar amounts.
• (30%) Supervises a team of procurement professionals handling purchase orders, supplier selection, and contract execution in alignment with program requirements and company policies. Implements policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Pursues new technologies to improve the manner in which the company buys materials. Ensures compliance with internal procurement policies, contractual requirement and industry standards.
• (30%) Ensures timely acquisition of direct and indirect materials to support production schedules, engineering programs, and aftermarket needs. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
• (20%) Participates in supplier selection, risk assessment, and relationship management to ensure robust supply chain performance. Responsible for supplier performance (quality, delivery, affordability, financial stability, etc.). May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system.

Representative Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industry procurement practices.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications.

Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. Our Values

Our Values

• Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
• Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
• Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
• Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
• Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer

• Opportunity As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
• Challenging Work The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
• Collaborative Environment The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.